Health Sciences

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Nursing continues to be an evolving and high-demand field. Nurses educate and provide medical care for patients and the public.

Earnings: Average wage reported by graduates within six months: $28.78/hr.

Employers include: Agrace Hospice Care, American Family Children’s Hospital, SSM St. Mary’s Hospital, UW Health

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Respiratory Therapists help patients who are having breathing problems due to emergency situations and chronic conditions.

Earnings: Average wage reported by graduates within six months: $23.50/hr.

Employers include: Unity Point Health Meriter Hospital, Mercy Health System, SSM St. Mary’s Hospital

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Optometric technicians test patients’ vision and repair and maintain eyewear, among other tasks. This program is offered in online and in-person formats.

Earnings: Average wage reported by graduates within six months: $16.92/hr.

Employers include: Anderson & Shapiro, UW Health, Dean Health Care

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Dental practices and patients rely on dental hygienists to clean teeth and provide advice on dental care.

Earnings: Average wage reported by graduates within six months: $28.21/hr.

Employers include: Dental Health Associates, Door Creek Dental, First Choice Dental, Aspen Dental

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Medical assistants log patient information and conduct routine clinical visit tasks such as checking vitals.

Earnings: Average wage reported by graduates within six months: $15.67/hr.

Employers include: SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital, Mercy Health Systems, UW Health, Beaver Dam Community Hospital

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Occupational therapy assistants help people who struggle with everyday tasks due to injury, disability, illness or aging.

Earnings: Average wage reported by graduates within six months: $17.17/hr.

Employers include: CI Pediatric Therapy Centers, Gio’s Garden, Divine Savior Healthcare

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Start your bachelor’s degree with us. Our health-focused general electives are transferable to many four-year colleges and universities.

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